Tangents and Vectors

An Idea Borrowed

Years ago on a radio program someone shared that they read a chapter in Proverbs every day. Since there are 31 chapters and the longest month has 31 days it allows you to read through Proverbs on a regular basis. I use it as the launch pad for my personal worship time and branch out from there. On this blog I will try to share some of the insights I have in the Word. I will try to organize them in the archive by reference.

Friday, October 25, 2013

To or From?

This first phrase about the “north” (6828) “wind” (7307) has a lot of variation in translation. The KJV makes the wind blow the “rain” (1653) away. The NASB has it coming in. Which is it?

It really doesn’t matter because it varies based on where you live. At least I imagine that to be true. The north wind produces one result in Israel. In another part of the world it might produce different results. The point being made here is that there are certain actions which you know will bring certain results. Location makes a difference and you know that. If you drive 65 mph through a quiet neighborhood you can expect red lights in your mirror. If you do it on the interstate you will only get bored looks. You know the difference.

So? Apply what you know. Your life have certain “north winds” that produce certain results. You know it. Act accordingly. Generally speaking a police officers doesn’t care if you knew what the speed limit was or not. You still get the ticket.

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I prefer the NASB for my study but I will be using the KJV as the text I post. I do this because I do not understand the copyright restrictions. If I ever get a better grasp of the law I may change the text I list. We may be under grace rather than law, but others are not so free. My comments will try to make it clear what the differences are.

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I have been a serious follower of Jesus Christ since my senior year in high school. I am a Vietnam Veteran who came home more patriotic than I left. I am a graduate of Nazarene Theological Seminary and an ordained elder although I an not currently serving in a pastoral position. I have what I consider an orthodox faith set in the context of Wesley and Arminius. I share this so you will know where I am coming from as I look at the word.